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Confessions Of A Film Poser

Two film fans. One cinematic blind spot. We’re Eli & Vince — lifelong movie lovers who feel like film posers because we’ve missed some of cinema’s biggest, most iconic movies. From legendary classics to cult favorites, we’re finally watching the films every cinephile should have seen… and confessing why we skipped them in the first place. Each week: ✨ A quick history of the movie of the week ✨ Why we’ve never seen it (our guilty confessions) ✨ What we expect going in ✨ Honest reactions + reviews

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00:34:51

Thief (1981) | First Watch + Review

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2025/11/30

#ThiefMovie #MovieReaction #MichaelMann #JamesCaan We’ve never seen Michael Mann’s Thief (1981)… until now!Join us as we watch Thief for the very first time, talk about what we expected going in, and share our honest Thief (1981) reaction and review after experiencing Michael Mann’s electric feature debut.From James Caan’s legendary performance to the Tangerine Dream synth score, we dig into why Thief has become a defining neo-noir crime thriller and a blueprint for Michael Mann’s filmmaking

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00:30:19

Frankenstein (2025) | First Watch + Review

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2025/11/23

We’ve never seen Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited Frankenstein… until now!From Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus to the iconic Universal Monsters legacy, this story has been retold for over a century — but no one brings monsters to life like Guillermo del Toro.Now, the master of gothic romance and creature empathy finally takes on the story he’s dreamed of adapting for decades. And we’re watching it for the very first time.Join us as we dive into del

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00:26:13

Natural Born Killers (1994) | First Watch + Review

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2025/11/16

We’re watching Natural Born Killers (1994) for the very first time — the explosive, controversial collision between Oliver Stone and Quentin Tarantino.What started as one of Tarantino’s wildest early scripts became a chaotic, psychedelic media satire under Stone’s direction. Natural Born Killers is violent, unhinged, surreal, and one of the most divisive films of the ‘90s — and we’re finally diving into it.In this episode, we explore:• Tarantino’s original screenplay and why he distanced himself

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00:41:04

True Romance (1993) | First Watch + Review

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2025/11/09

We’ve never seen Tony Scott and Quentin Tarantino’s True Romance (1993)… until now!From the mind of Tarantino and the style of Tony Scott comes a wild, violent love story that’s part fairy tale, part bloodbath — and we’re finally watching it for the very first time.Join us as we dive into this cult classic packed with unforgettable performances from Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Gary Oldman, Christopher Walken, and Dennis Hopper.We’ll talk about Tarantino’s original vision, how Tony Scott

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00:31:03

Akira (1988) | First Watch + Review

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2025/11/02

We’ve never seen AKIRA… until now. 🏍️💥In this episode of Confessions of a Film Poser, we’re finally diving into Katsuhiro Otomo’s groundbreaking 1988 anime masterpiece — the film that redefined animation, blew up Neo Tokyo, and changed the sci-fi genre forever.Join Eli and Vince as they experience AKIRA for the very first time: from jaw-dropping hand-drawn visuals and chaotic psychic battles to deep dives into its cyberpunk world, dystopian themes, and massive influence on pop culture.We talk

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00:13:50

FruitHead: The Gushers Horror Short – Confessions Of...

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2025/10/31

It’s Halloween, and we’re diving into one of the weirdest and wildest horror shorts of the year — FruitHead, the brand-new spooky film from Gushers!In this special Halloween episode of Confessions of a Film Poser, Eli and Vince watch the short, unpack its bizarre mix of 90s nostalgia and body horror, and discuss how a childhood snack turned into a full-blown nightmare.Grab your Gushers, turn off the lights, and join us for our annual Halloween celebration filled with laughs, screams, and juicy takes

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00:40:44

WNUF Halloween Special (2013) | First Watch + Review

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2025/10/25

Happy Halloween!!We Finally Watched WNUF Halloween Special! | Confessions of a Film Poser Halloween Episode 🎃📼For our official Halloween episode, we’re diving into the bizarre, hilarious, and creepy world of the WNUF Halloween Special (2013) for the very first time. Shot like a lost 1980s local news broadcast, this cult favorite blends horror, comedy, and retro VHS aesthetics into a one-of-a-kind viewing experience.Join us as we share our first-time reactions, break down the nostalgia, mock

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00:37:54

Night Of The Creeps (1986) | First Watch + Review

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2025/10/18

We finally watch Night of the Creeps (1986) for the first time and dive into its mix of aliens, zombies, and ’80s horror fun — just in time for Halloween!We’ve never seen the 1986 cult horror-comedy Night of the Creeps… until now!In this episode of Confessions of a Film Poser, we share our first time watching Night of the Creeps and give a full spoiler review and reaction to one of the most underrated gems of ’80s horror.From Tom Atkins’ legendary “Thrill me!” line to Fred Dekker’s perfect mix of

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00:34:24

The Amityville Horror (1979) | First Watch + Review

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2025/10/12

We’ve never seen the 1979 supernatural classic The Amityville Horror… until now!In this episode of Confessions of a Film Poser, we share our first time watching The Amityville Horror and give a full spoiler review and reaction to one of the most famous haunted house films ever made.From James Brolin’s unsettling transformation to Margot Kidder’s gripping performance, we dive into Stuart Rosenberg’s eerie direction, the chilling atmosphere, and the real-life legend that inspired the story. Did The

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00:28:10

Carrie (1976) | First Watch + Review

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2025/10/05

We’ve never seen Brian De Palma’s chilling 1976 adaptation of Carrie… until now!In this episode of Confessions of a Film Poser, we share our first time watching Carrie and give a full spoiler review and reaction to this horror classic based on Stephen King’s debut novel.From Sissy Spacek’s haunting performance to Piper Laurie’s terrifying presence, we break down De Palma’s masterful direction, the film’s shocking themes, and the unforgettable finale that cemented Carrie as one of the greatest horror

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00:28:52

First Time Watching Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle...

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2025/09/28

We’ve never seen Paul Thomas Anderson’s brand-new film One Battle After Another… until now!In this episode of Confessions of a Film Poser, we share our first time watching One Battle After Another and give a full spoiler review and reaction to PTA’s highly anticipated 2025 release starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio Del Toro.From DiCaprio’s powerhouse performance to Del Toro’s gripping intensity, we break down Anderson’s bold direction, the film’s unforgettable themes, and the moments that left

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00:44:39

Cobra (1986) | First Watch + Review

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2025/09/21

We've never seen Stallone's Cobra (1986) - Until Now!In this episode, we take a high-octane ride into the gritty, neon-lit world of Cobra, the 1986 cult action classic starring Sylvester Stallone as the ultimate one-liner cop, Lt. Marion Cobretti. It's a film drenched in '80s excess—muscle cars, aviators, and a body count that would make Rambo blush.We break down the film after watching it for the first time, its infamous rewrites and Stallone's transformation into a

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Vertigo (1958) | First Watch + Review

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2025/09/14

In this episode of Confessions of a Film Poser, we finally experience Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958), a film often hailed as one of the greatest movies ever made. This psychological thriller stars James Stewart and Kim Novak in a haunting story of obsession, mystery, and identity that continues to influence filmmakers today. We share our first-time reactions, discuss what we expected going in, and break down Hitchcock’s masterful direction, Bernard Herrmann’s iconic score, and the lasting impact

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46:06

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) | First...

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2025/09/07

Confessions of a Film Poser – Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) We’re back with another cinematic confession! In this episode of Confessions of a Film Poser, we dive into Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), a film we somehow avoided watching until now. First, we confess why this iconic movie slipped through our film-loving cracks. Then, after finally watching it, we share our unfiltered thoughts, honest reactions, and a mix of trivia, history, and behind-the-scenes context. Whether

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The Omen (1976) | First Watch + Review

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2025/08/31

We’ve never seen Richard Donner’s The Omen… until now. Welcome to the second episode of Confessions of a Film Poser! In this series, Eli & Vince — two self-proclaimed cinephiles — confess the classic films we’ve never seen and finally experience them for the first time. This week on Confessions of a Film Poser, we finally watch Richard Donner’s horror classic The Omen (1976) for the very first time. 👹 Before watching, we confess what we think we know about this iconic film from cursed production

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2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) | First Watch + Review

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2025/08/28

We’ve never seen Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey… until now. Welcome to the very first episode of Confessions of a Film Poser! In this series, Eli & Vince — two self-proclaimed cinephiles — confess the classic films we’ve never seen and finally experience them for the first time. This week’s pick: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Stanley Kubrick’s groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece. In this episode: We explore the history and cultural impact of 2001: A Space Odyssey - Confess why we’ve avoided

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Film Posers Unite! Starting Our Journey Through...

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2025/08/28

We love movies… but we’ve never seen some of the greatest films of all time. That changes now. In this intro episode, Eli and Vince reveal the concept behind the show: two lifelong cinephiles who feel like film posers because they’ve missed some of the biggest, most influential movies in cinema history. Here’s the format: Each week we pick one classic movie we’ve never seen. We explore the film’s history and cultural impact. We confess why it slipped past us and what we expect going in. Then,

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